

His tours also include serving as a department head with the “Swordsmen” of Fighter Squadron (VF) 32, executive officer on USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), and executive assistant to the Director, Navy Staff. Eisenhower (CVN 69), and most recently, the Joint Enabling Capabilities Command. Spedero, a naval aviator since 1992, previously commanded the “Sidewinders” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86, USS Peleliu (LHA 5), USS Dwight D. Upon the reading of their orders, Spedero became the 22nd commander of CSG 8. Most importantly it has been an honor to be at sea with our Sailors whose professionalism, resiliency and can-do spirit have overcome every obstacle as they continue to deliver day in and day out.” “This team has developed a deeper understanding of what it means to work with our European allies and partners, proving the inherent flexibility and mobility of Carrier Strike Groups in response to any crisis. “It has truly been an honor to serve with this strike group and staff, watching the group develop from the integrated training phase to a groundbreaking deployment,” Renshaw said. Truman Carrier Strike Group with this message:

Renshaw left the Sailors of each staff, ship and squadron within the Harry S. Carrier Strike Group to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in the midst of regional conflict, making U.S. His legacy includes leading his team through the successful completion of the strike group’s Composite Training Unit Exercise, air policing operations throughout Europe, the enhanced vigilant activities Neptune Strike and Neptune Shield, and the first transfer of authority of a U.S. During his tenure he led, mentored and inspired a force of 7,500 Sailors assigned to three staffs, 11 ships, and nine Air Wing squadrons. Renshaw served as commander of CSG 8 from August 2021 to May 2022. Curt Renshaw as the commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 8, during a change of command ceremony held in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier USS Harry S.

Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jamica Johnson)ĪDRIATIC SEA – Rear Adm. Neptune Shield 22 is the natural evolution of NATO’s ability to integrate the high-end maritime warfare capabilities of an Aircraft Carrier Strike Group, An Amphibious Ready Ground Marine Expeditionary Unit to support the defense of the alliance. Carrier Strike Group 8 is currently participating in vigilant activity Neptune Shield 22. The “boot shoot” ceremony symbolizes the completion of a successful tour aboard. Curt Renshaw, commander, Carrier Strike Group 8 prepares to launch his boots down catapult number three, during a “boot shoot” ceremony, on the flight deck of Nimitz-class Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Photo By Petty Officer 1st Class Jamica Johnson | 220531-N-JN506-138 ADRIATIC SEA (May 31, 2022) Rear Adm. Photo By Petty Officer 1st Class Jamica Johnson |Ģ20531-N-JN506-138 ADRIATIC SEA (May 31, 2022) Rear Adm.
